Every working girl knows the feeling; your colleagues invite you for post-work drinks, but a rough day has left you with bags under your eyes and dull skin. You’re not really sure you can face the bar looking the way you do, so you politely decline. Luckily, there are plenty of miracle products which are discreet enough to keep on your desk and powerful enough to transform your look from drab to dazzling. With these handy products you’ll never have to turn down an after-work offer or miss out on that much-needed mojito.
Wide-awake eyes:
Too many late nights teamed with early mornings don’t make for a good combination – particularly when it comes to your eyes. One trusty saviour you can always turn to is lengthening mascara, which will open up your peepers and make it look like you got your full eight hours' sleep. Try Maybelline Volum’ Express Rocket Masacara, which is a bargain and loads up your lashes with volume, while also leaving them clump-free. For those pesky bags, reach for a concealer that specifically targets the undereye area.
Luscious lips:
A lip stain will last longer than lipstick, therefore letting you avoid touch-ups. Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer sits in between a gloss and a stick, leaving your lips moisturised but shining with colour.
Glowing skin:
When you’re a bit under the weather, nothing gives it away like dull, tired skin. To get you back to your radiant self indulge in a calming face mist, which instantly de-stresses and settles your nerves thanks to cooling ingredients. Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer contains calendula and cucumber, which work together to get your glow back. If you’re suffering from greasy skin, try out some blotting papers, which will soak up excess oil and get your skin ready for a layer of foundation. Also use a primer in the mornings so your base lasts longer and won’t need as much topping up when you leave the office.
Head-turning hair:
If you didn’t leave enough time to wash your hair in the morning, you won’t feel like taking your limp locks out for a post-work drink. Combat the grease with a good dry shampoo, such as the Batiste range. If you have darker hair, opt for one specifically aimed at brunettes to avoid those pesky white marks. Finish off with Trevor Sorbie High Shine Spray, which will leave you looking like you’ve just left the salon. © Cover Media